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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.84, 835.44 and 210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.84, 835.44 and 210.20 is: 315.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.84 : 835.44 = 210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.84/835.44 = 210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.84x = 835.44 × 210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.84x = 175,609.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,609.49/556.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.37

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